Maintenance for the Raised Bed Garden Although there isnt as much maintenance when you have a raised bed garden, there is a little upkeep that has to be done. Once you have your frames built, a mixture of soil must be put into the frame. If preferred, you can use 25% of the soil from …
Why Your Gardening Is Made Easier With Raised Beds
Your Gardening Is Made Easier With Raised Beds There are many ways in which gardening is made easier with raised beds. Difficult soil issues are easily put under control with this type of garden, pest control problems are minimized, produce harvest amounts double, weeds are not a problem at all, and water is greatly conserved. …
How to Design a Rock Garden
Design a Rock Garden Once you have learned how to design a rock garden, you will then have enough knowledge and inner motivation to go out and make your lawn much more attractive. There are just as many diverse ways to design your garden as there are rocks and plants, but if you a little …
Plants Which Are Common To Rock Gardens
Plants Which Are Common To Rock Gardens If you plant to include plants in your rock garden, then the first thing that you need to do is a little research to find out which plants are available for your area and growing zone. You can check online to find out what growing zone you are …
Favorite Flowers for Your Flower Bed
Favorite Flowers for Your Flower Bed The flowers that you choose for your flower bed is a deeply individual choice; however, you should also consider the colors and arrangements that are already a part of your landscape. Your new flowers should be able to complement the other plants that you have. Among the most popular …
Guarding Your Flower Garden From Disease
Guarding Your Flower Garden Since your flowers have no immune system, you might have to take protective measures so that these plant diseases do not affect them in your flower garden. Flowers are vulnerable to many destructive diseases such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. There are ways, however, to keep these diseases at bay …
How to Add Flower Gardens to Your Landscaping
Add Flower Gardens to Your Landscaping When you landscape, your unique design decorates your piece of property. These involve flower gardens, rocks, trees or add other natural elements which work together in harmony. This adds both beauty and value to your property if done correctly. Flower gardens should be tranquil and attractive that guests will …
Building Ponds and Waterfalls for Your Rock Garden
Building Ponds and Waterfalls for Your Rock Garden Impressive rock garden ponds and waterfalls can be built by anyone. These are very cheap to build and do not require much instructions. Your landscape will really stand out in a spectacular fashion when you have a pond or waterfall as the center of your rock garden. …
Some Design Tips for Your Flower Garden
Some Design Tips for Your Flower Garden Designing your flower garden, especially if it is your first one, can seem overwhelming at first. Planning your garden layout is a lot easier done before planting can be a lot easier than after you plants are already in the ground. Its vital that you get this right …
Favorite Plants for Edible Landscapes
Favorite Plants for Edible Landscapes There are many edible plants that would look perfectly wonderful in an edible landscape, but some of them are more preferred over others. Some of them dont look as pretty later in the growing season. Some of them have leaves which turn dark and ugly over time. You want your …